A Trip Through the South Findings of a Farm Tour
A February travelogue by Wm Beverly Desport details a southern tour from Kentucky to Georgia and South Carolina. He praises South Carolina’s farming system and Clemson College, contrasts tenant farming with landownership, and notes rising farmer enrollment and greater yields in SC. He urges a shift from pro professions to farming.
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United States
Industrial and Economic Association of
Manchester
England
Lexington
Frankfort
Bowling Green
Clarksville
Tenn
Nashville
Columbia
Franklin and
Pulaski
Jackson
Memphis
Tennessee
Texas
Gulf States
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Holly Springs
Aberdeen
Columbus
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Selma
Demopolis
Montgomery
Eufaula
Georgia
Americus
Albany
Thomasville
Quitman
Moul Rie
Valdosta
Cordelo
Montezuma
Kort Valley
Macon
Dublin
Sanderaville
Milledgeville
Eatonton
Covington
Madison
Greensboro
Washington
Augusta
Edgefield
Barnwell
Hampton
Orangeburg
Kershaw
Sumter
Clarendon
Darlington
Marion
Marlboro
Chester
Spartanburg
Greenville
Abbeville
Anderson
South Carolina
Clemson College of Agriculture
Lves
Wny
Coreses
Beverly Desport
Tar Heel Girl Arrested In Caldwell County Case
A 16 year old Magele Lewis has been jailed in Lenoir charged with involvement in a Caldwell County highway robbery and a spring murder. Reports claim she confessed to friends and possibly family, with a past escape by three girls from Asheville’s house of correction. The condemned girl, once known as Birdie Triplett, was identified in Lehnai as the suspect and will stand trial in November.
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Raleigh
N. C
Caldwell County
Lenoir
Magele Lewis
Leucir
Lewis
Asheville
Mary Rogers
Vance Moody
House of Correction
Vander- Dhl
Birdie Triplett
Venoir
Ministers Face Income Strain and Call to Duty
A Chicago Tribune piece argues ministers enter the ministry for a calling rather than income. It notes ministers often face financial hardship and public attention could push donors to fund proper support, clothing, and family welfare. The column cites Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy and ends with a Furman graduate winning an award.
McColl man wins Helen Day Gould Fellowship at NYU
Johna A Thackston of McColl, Furman graduate, wins the Helen Day Gould Fellowship in NYU School of Pedagogy. Selected from over 600 teachers nationwide and abroad, the fellowship supports a small annuity while Thackston serves as McColl School Superintendent. Also ad for Ring’s Life Liver Pills priced 25 cents sold by local apothecaries.
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Johna A.thackston
McColl
Furman University
Helen Day Gould
New York University
New York City
Thackston
United States
Helen Gould
Helen Day Miller Gould
Jay Gould
Ring
Pyles
W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J
Lunney
Seneca
Antidotes For Poisons From Everyday Household Remedies
A compact guide lists alphabetically arranged antidotes for common poisons noting quick action and the need to apply multiple remedies before a doctor arrives. It covers alcohol arsenic benzine camphor carbolic acid chloroform cocaine mercury phosphorus ptomaines snake bites toadstools tobacco turpentine zinc and more, advising cooling, vomiting-inducing and purging steps while seeking medical help.
Indigestion Cure Ad Sells Rings Dyspepsia Tablets
An old newspaper ad claims indigestion is a national disease and promotes Rings Dyspepsia Tablets as fast acting relief. It lists Dr. J. W. Bell of Valhalla and W. J. Lunney as sellers and urges readers to ask their druggist about the remedy.
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J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Tall Shooting in West Virginia
A Staunton spectator recalls a Confederate veteran visiting Greenbrier county WV who earned a fearsome reputation in battle. His feats included string suspending and breaking bottles with shots, knocking out pencils while airborne, and shooting through a barrel bunghole as it rolls. Accidents happen but Dr Thomas electric oil is recommended for emergencies.
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Staunton
Greenbrier County
West Virginia
Richmond
Bill
Dr. Thomas’ Electric
Rhodes Scholarship Exam Set For Columbia Date
Prof Benjamin Sloan president of the University of South Carolina announced that the Rhodes scholarship examination will be held in Columbia on Tuesday January 21 and Wednesday 22. He invites any eligible candidates to apply and will provide information to assist them.
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Columbia
Benjjamin Sloan
University of South Carolina
Letter From Brownlow Describes Sea Trips and Soldier Life
In Trinidad Cuba on October 21 the writer from Company K of the A S Marine Corps recounts leave trips to Saladad Cuba with Fifteenth Cavalry, sea coast jaunts, mountain hikes, caves, and mineral water. He notes target practice, football and baseball games, and fond memories of fellow soldiers. An advertisement for Bee's Luxative Cough Syrup closes the page.
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Trinidad
Cuba
Courier and Friends
Oficer
Saladad
Fifteenth Cavalry
Tam
Valhalla
O. K
Celibacy Recommendation For Young Ministers
Nashville Tennessean notes Bishop Capers of the South Carolina Diocese advocates a five year celibacy period for young clergy. He argues early marriage burdens young preachers with family costs, distractions, and limits their study, while extended celibacy could improve focus and qualifications. He acknowledges the policy would be difficult to enforce across Protestant churches.
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Nashville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward for Cure
A historical testimonial ad from Walding Kannan Marvin of Toledo endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. The firm states Fr. Cheney’s honesty and financial ability, claiming the remedy penetrates blood and mucous surfaces. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney
Walding, Kannan & Marvin
Destructive Fire Destroys Major Plant in Waycross
A blaze that began in a blacksmith shop late in the afternoon damaged most of the South Atlantic Car and Manufacturing Company plant in Waycross on October 24. The loss is estimated at 250000 dollars and is fully insured.
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Waycross
South Atlantic Car and Manufacturing Company
Two Boys in the Wilds and a Hidden Victim
In the wilds near Lexington Tom and Jim abandon a wounded colored boy whom they fear to bury. The boys endure a night in the Dutch Fork woods and return, finding Snowball alive with only a head bump. The tale ends with remorse and a family’s reminder about Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup.
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Tom
Darky
Dick Merriwill
Tip- Top Weekly
Jim
Lexington
Engineer John Hunsinger Injured in Locomotive Turntable Incident
Greenville Piedmont report says engineer John Hunsinger of the 1 Spartanburg division Southern Railway had his foot mashed while turning his locomotive at a turntable Saturday night. Dr Brawley attends the injured man and doctors hope the foot will not require amputation.
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Greenville Piedmont
John $. Hunsinger
Spartanburg
Southern Railway
Brawley
Methodist Conference in Gaffney to Run Daily Ledger Edition
The 122nd Annual South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in Gaffney from November 27 to December 2. The Ledger will publish a daily edition with detailed reports. Subscriptions during the session are 25 cents prepaid, with 26 cents commission to subscribing ministers.
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Gaffney
South Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
the Ledger
United States
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Refund Promise
Certifies all druggists refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. Claims quick cough relief, lung healing, and prevention of serious outcomes from a cold. Says cures la grippe cough and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Indicates no opiates and a genuine yellow package. Refuse substitutes, J. W. Bell, Walhalla.
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Foley
J. W. Bell
Walhalla
Three Little Angels In Heaven Leave Wail Creek Family
A tender tribute from Wail Creek in Oconee County laments the loss of three infant children. The verse speaks of God taking a child to join the angels while the family seeks strength to bear their sorrow and hopes for a reunion in everlasting day. An ad for Dean's Reguleta follows, touting relief for constipation.
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Viola
Sci
Rice Accepts State Board of Education Post
Aiken October 24 Hayne PF Rice recently named to the State Board of Education has accepted the post and received his commission today.
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Aiken
Hayne PF. Rice
State Board of Education
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